# Colorblind Glasses

> Educational information on color blindness: the different types (protan, deutan, tritan), how it's actually tested, what color-enhancing glasses, contact lenses and apps can and can't do, and how to find a licensed eye doctor near you. Educational only — not medical advice.

Colorblind Glasses is an independent directory. People describe what they are looking for; the platform matches them with independent doctors. Content is educational only — not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Part of the R0cketShip network; sponsors: Somatic Experiences (https://somaticexperiences.com) and Therapists.plus (https://therapists.plus). Licensed providers: Providers.plus (https://providers.plus).

## Explore
- [Color blindness basics](https://colorsblindglasses.com/explore/color-blindness-basics): What color blindness is, the main types, and how common each one is.
- [Testing & diagnosis](https://colorsblindglasses.com/explore/color-blindness-testing): How color vision is actually diagnosed, from online quizzes to clinical tests.
- [Color-enhancing glasses](https://colorsblindglasses.com/explore/color-blind-glasses): How color-enhancing glasses work, what they can and can't fix, and who they help most.
- [Contacts & other alternatives](https://colorsblindglasses.com/explore/color-blind-contacts-and-alternatives): Contact lenses, apps and other alternatives to color blind glasses.
- [Careers & licensing](https://colorsblindglasses.com/explore/color-blindness-careers): Which careers have color vision requirements, and how to get tested for them.
- [Kids & school](https://colorsblindglasses.com/explore/color-blindness-kids-and-school): Color blindness in children, school screening, and classroom accommodations.
- [Severe color blindness](https://colorsblindglasses.com/explore/severe-color-blindness): Achromatopsia, total color blindness, and monochromacy.
- [Causes & changes over time](https://colorsblindglasses.com/explore/color-blindness-causes-and-changes): Why color blindness happens, and when a change in color vision means something else is going on.

## Specialties
- [Comprehensive color vision testing](https://colorsblindglasses.com/modalities/comprehensive-color-vision-testing): Ishihara plate testing, Farnsworth D-15 testing, anomaloscope testing, comprehensive eye exam
- [Pediatric color vision testing](https://colorsblindglasses.com/modalities/pediatric-color-vision-testing): color vision screening for children, school screening follow-up, pediatric eye exams
- [Genetic & acquired color vision evaluation](https://colorsblindglasses.com/modalities/genetic-and-inherited-color-blindness): genetic color vision deficiency evaluation, retinal evaluation, ruling out acquired causes
- [Color-enhancing glasses fitting](https://colorsblindglasses.com/modalities/color-correcting-glasses-fitting): color-enhancing filter lens fitting, lens tint selection, indoor vs outdoor lens options
- [Color-enhancing contact lenses](https://colorsblindglasses.com/modalities/color-blind-contact-lenses): tinted contact lens fitting, single-lens fitting for color enhancement
- [Occupational & licensing color vision testing](https://colorsblindglasses.com/modalities/occupational-vision-testing): pre-employment color vision testing, occupational color vision certification, testing letters for licensing bodies
- [Low vision & severe color blindness](https://colorsblindglasses.com/modalities/low-vision-and-severe-color-blindness): achromatopsia evaluation, low vision rehabilitation, light sensitivity management
- [School & workplace accommodations](https://colorsblindglasses.com/modalities/school-and-workplace-accommodations): accommodation documentation for school, workplace accommodation guidance

## Who we help
- [Parents of kids who may be color blind](https://colorsblindglasses.com/for/parents-of-color-blind-kids): to understand a school screening result, get a confirmed diagnosis, and decide whether glasses could help
- [Adults who suspect they're color blind](https://colorsblindglasses.com/for/adults-newly-curious): a real diagnosis instead of an online quiz, and to understand their type and severity
- [People pursuing careers with color vision requirements](https://colorsblindglasses.com/for/career-and-licensing-candidates): official testing and documentation for a job, license or military application
- [People considering color-enhancing glasses](https://colorsblindglasses.com/for/considering-color-blind-glasses): to understand whether glasses will work for their specific type of color blindness before buying
- [People wanting a glasses-free option](https://colorsblindglasses.com/for/contact-lens-seekers): tinted contact lenses for sports or daily wear instead of glasses
- [People with total color blindness or achromatopsia](https://colorsblindglasses.com/for/severe-color-blindness-families): help with severe color blindness and light sensitivity
- [Teachers & schools](https://colorsblindglasses.com/for/teachers-and-schools): to understand how color blindness affects classroom materials and testing accommodations
- [Adults with a sudden change in color vision](https://colorsblindglasses.com/for/sudden-vision-changes): to know whether a new change is from aging, diabetes, medication or another condition

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